Smoke Night Live - Cigar Dojo

It feels like just yesterday that Rick Rodriguez launched West Tampa Tobacco Co., debuting releases like the White, Black, Red, and Attic Series. Yet, nearly three years have passed, and Rick has exciting new plans for fans of the brand. Tune in to this week’s episode to catch up with Rick and discover what’s new at West Tampa Tobacco Co.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Juan Cancel takes the reins as host while Master Sensei is away. Joining him is none other than the esoteric Matt Booth of Room101 Cigars. Together, they’ll kick off the holiday season with a fun-filled show that’s sure to be “Juan” to remember!

The Great Side-Dish Bracket Challenge!Thanksgiving is just a week away, and it’s time to settle the age-old debate: what is the best sidedish to serve with your Thanksgiving turkey? But that’s not the only question up for discussion. For instance, which is better—jellied cranberry sauce or whole berry? And when it comes to stuffing, do you prefer the classic version cooked inside the turkey or the one prepared separately, often called dressing?Join Juan Cancel, William Cooper, and Alex Tavella as they dive into these heated debates and help us crown the ultimate Thanksgiving dinner side dish!

Smoke, Stash, or Trash returns for its exciting eighth edition, featuring special guest Fred Rewey from Cigar Press Magazine. The concept is simple but the choices are tough: Fred is presented with three premium cigars, and he must decide which one to smoke, which to stash for later, and which to trash. Watch as Fred is placed in the hot seat and faces the challenge of making near-impossible decisions with some of the finest cigars in the world. You won’t want to miss the drama and excitement as he navigates these tough calls!

Héctor and Jack are back! That’s right—Héctor J. Alfonso Sr. and Jack Toraño from Espinosa Premium Cigars join the show as La Zona Palooza quickly approaches. We’ll dive into what’s in store for this year’s event and also discuss the latest release—the Knuckle Sandwich Strike Force—exploring what it takes to bring a new cigar like this to life.

The day after Halloween, our candy haul from the night before finally comes into full view. Now’s the time we start to see just how good—or not so good—our collection really is. Joining us on the show is Honest Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn, who’ll help us rank the best Halloween candy, but with a twist! We’ll also dive into the upcoming Knuckle Sandwich Strike Force release and share this year’s plans for The Great Smoke.

You’re at a friend’s house, the toilet is clogged, and there’s no plunger. What do you do? Or, you’re at a group dinner, and everyone is splitting the bill evenly, but you ordered much less. What do you do? Aganorsa Leaf’s Terence Reilly joins the show to help us navigate this and other awkward life dilemmas. Plus, we’ll be giving away some amazing prizes from Aganorsa Leaf (entry details at CigarDojo.com). Don’t miss out—tune in and join the fun!

It’s a special year for Warped Cigars, as they celebrate their 10th anniversary—an occasion marked by some exciting new releases. But that’s not the only news. Kyle Gellis joins the show to discuss the anniversary blends, as well as the launch of the new Gellis Family Cigars brand and the recently announced ‘Piece Unique’ release.

Aric Bey, owner and operator of Black Star Line Cigars, joins us in the studio to discuss the brand-new limited edition Yasuke, the latest collaboration between BSL and Cigar Dojo. We’ll dive into the creative process behind this legendary project and explore everything else happening with Aric and Black Star Line.

On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we’re joined by none other than the conductor of the J-Train himself: Johnny Remer from Johnny Smokes Uncut! Get ready for a fun and unpredictable ride, as we dive into a series of random, cigar-related (and not-so-cigar-related) questions, giving us a chance to psychoanalyze Johnny like never before. So grab a cigar, tune in, and join the conversation!

Smoke, Stash, or Trash returns for its exciting sixth edition, featuring special guest Randy Griggs from Flavor Odyssey. The concept is simple but the choices are tough: Randy is presented with three premium cigars, and he must decide which one to smoke, which to stash for later, and which to trash. Watch as Randy takes the hot seat and faces the challenge of making near-impossible decisions with some of the finest cigars in the world. You won’t want to miss the drama and excitement as he navigates these tough calls!

The Cigar Brand Fantasy Draft is back, and we’ve assembled a star-studded panel of guests who will go head-to-head to draft the ultimate lineup of cigar brands. Winning the fourth edition of this competition will require expert strategy, and this year’s contestants are: Robby Ras, William “Cigar Coop” Cooper, Aaron Loomis, and John McTavish (aka the Cigar Surgeon). The best part? The viewing audience will decide the winner, so be sure to tune in and cast your vote!

Another year has gone by, and Smoke Night LIVE host, Master Sensei, is celebrating another birthday! How do we mark this special occasion, you ask? By giving away some tasty cigars! That’s right, folks – we’re giving away one premium cigar for every year Sensei has been on this wild ride of life. So, one lucky winner will walk away with 59 premium cigars just for tuning in live to this episode. Prize pack includes cigars from: Aganorsa Leaf, Espinosa, Alec Bradley, J.C. Newman, Hoya de Monterrey, Partagas, Drew Estate, Micallef, Oliva, Asylum, Macanudo, and more.

Jonathan Carney, the former Vice President of Sales for La Flor Dominicana, joins Smoke Night LIVE to make a major announcement. Earlier this summer, Carney surprised many by leaving his position at LFD, sparking widespread speculation about his next move. In this episode, he reveals all the details about his new role.

On this special Thursday night edition of Smoke Night LIVE, we’re broadcasting live from Dojo Studios as we welcome a cavalcade of stars to the show. That’s right—it’s the annual Dochella Festival, and we’ll be joined by a plethora of cigar industry personalities, including Steve Saka, Pedro Gomez, Jack Torano, Eddy Guerra, Terence Reilly, Tom Lazuka, Aric Bey, Fred Rewey, Bradley Rubin, Justin Andrews, and more!

Casey Haugen from CRUX Cigars is back in the studio, and this time, he means business! We’ll catch up on the latest happenings with the CRUX brand, plus we’ve got some “Who? What? Where?” trivia lined up. Two lucky viewers will walk away with amazing prizes, courtesy of CRUX Cigars. But remember, you can’t win if you don’t tune in!

Smoke, Stash, or Trash is back for a fifth edition, this time with special guest Juan Cancel from Protocol Cigars. The concept is simple: we present Juan with three cigar options and he must decide which one he wants to smoke, which one he will stash for later, and which one he will trash. Tune in to see Juan in the hot seat as he is forced to make difficult choices with some of the greatest premium cigars on earth.

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, Enrique Seijas will join us at Dojo studios for an in-depth interview. Enrique, the co-owner of Matilde Cigars, is also the son of the renowned blender José Seijas. He will be in-studio to discuss the challenges of running a burgeoning boutique cigar brand that has received high praise from Cigar Dojo.

The Alpha Dog is back! This week, the Dojo announced the upcoming Knuckle Sandwich STRIKE FORCE, a collaboration between Cigar Dojo, Smoke Inn, Guy Fieri, and Espinosa Premium Cigars. Erik Espinosa joins the show to discuss the project as well as everything else that’s going on at Espinosa Premium Cigars.

It’s debate season, and on this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we have a heavyweight title fight! In one corner, weighing in at 215 lbs and standing 6’6″ tall, is Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf. In the other corner, weighing in at 224 lbs and standing 6’2″ tall, is Fred Rewey, who is fighting independently. It’s a “point-counterpoint” style debate on some of the most important topics facing our society, such as pineapple on pizza, the societal value of the Star Wars franchise, and much, much more. May the best fighter win.